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You’re Never Too Young to be Involved

If you’re looking for a fun way to make a difference in your community, you’ve found the place!

Ways For Youth to Participate in Kids Voting

  • Vote in KVD elections

    Check out the current Election and ways you can vote on the same candidates and issues as adults

    Current Elections

  • Be a KVD Youth Leader

    KVD’s service opportunities provide youth with an empowering opportunity to educate themselves and those around them on what it means to be an engaged citizen and what steps they can take to become one.

    See Summer 2024 Youth Civic Leadership Opportunities

  • Learn about Candidates & Issues

    The Kids Voting Durham Youth Forum lets young people interact directly with the candidates on the issues that are most important to them. You can also check out our latest Election Guide written for youth, by youth!

    Check out our current Election Resources

Current News & Opportunities for Youth

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First Time Voter: Annabel Swansey
Youth
First Time Voter: Annabel Swansey
Youth

Kids Voting Durham congratulates youth leader Annabel Swansey on her first adult vote in the 2024 general election!

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KVD Summer Youth Civic Leadership Opportunities
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KVD Summer Youth Civic Leadership Opportunities
Youth, Elections, Volunteers

Youth 14-24, join the Kids Voting Durham Youth Civic Leadership team this summer and help youth be engaged and informed in the upcoming election!

Youth, Elections, Volunteers
Help Dream A Durham Where. . .
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Help Dream A Durham Where. . .
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Help Kids Voting Durham write a community poem for MLK Day! In honor of Langston Hughes, Dr. King, and all those — past and present — who dream new realities that move us toward a more equitable, just society, help Kids Voting Durham is creating a community poem for MLK Day. It’s easy! Just share your dream for our Durham community. Then check kidsvotingdurham.org on Monday, January 15 to see the community poem made from everyone’s contributions!

youth, parents, Volunteer, Educators
First Time Voter: Chloe Martin
Youth
First Time Voter: Chloe Martin
Youth

Kids Voting Durham congratulates youth leader Chloe Martin on her first adult vote in the 2023 Durham Mayor & City Council elections!

Youth
First Time Voter: Destiny Quick
Youth
First Time Voter: Destiny Quick
Youth

Kids Voting Durham congratulates youth leader Destiny Quick on her first adult vote in the 2023 Durham Mayor & City Council elections!

Youth
First Time Voter: Eleanor Galvez
Youth
First Time Voter: Eleanor Galvez
Youth

Kids Voting Durham congratulates youth leader Eleanor Galvez on her first adult vote in the 2023 Durham Mayor & City Council elections!

Youth
First Time Voter: Linden James
Youth
First Time Voter: Linden James
Youth

Kids Voting Durham congratulates youth leader Linden James on their first adult vote in the 2023 Durham Mayor & City Council elections!

Youth
2023 Youth Candidate Forum
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2023 Youth Candidate Forum
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Come to the Kids Voting Durham Youth Candidate Forum Wednesday, October 18 at 6 pm at Durham School of the Arts! Only youth get to ask the questions at this Forum!

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First Time Voter: Audrey Luben
Youth
First Time Voter: Audrey Luben
Youth

The first in its series of First Time Voter profiles, Kids Voting Durham congratulates youth leader Audrey Luben on her first adult vote in the 2023 Durham Mayor & City Council elections!

Youth
Lead a 2023 Kids Voting Precinct
Volunteer, get involved, Current election, Youth, Parents, Elections
Lead a 2023 Kids Voting Precinct
Volunteer, get involved, Current election, Youth, Parents, Elections

Lead a Kids Voting precinct on Election Day or during Early Voting and help young people vote on the same candidates and issues as results. Volunteers of all ages can take part, and it is a fun, rewarding way to earn service hours or do team building!

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2023 KVD Civic Leaders: the Making of a Candidate Questionnaire
Youth, elections
2023 KVD Civic Leaders: the Making of a Candidate Questionnaire
Youth, elections

Ever wonder what goes into writing a Kids Voting Candidate questionnaire? Let the 2023 Civic Leadership interns tell you about their engaging and fun process this year!

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2023 KVD Civic Leaders: Meet the Interns and Explore our Team Identity! 
Youth
2023 KVD Civic Leaders: Meet the Interns and Explore our Team Identity! 
Youth

Meet KVD”s 2022 Civic Leadership interns and learn more about this awesome team!

Youth

Resources for Youth

  • How to Be Involved in Elections

    Even if you are under 18 or even if you are not eligible to vote, you can have a big impact on Elections.

    Learn How

  • Service Opportunities

    Kids Voting Durham has year-round service opportunities that help youth build leadership skills, learn about local government, and make an impact in their community.

    Current Opportunities